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Muriqi's Late Goal Secures Mallorca's Win Over Real Madrid

4/7/2026

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Vedat Muriqi, Mallorca forward nicknamed "the Pirate," redeemed a missed Elche penalty by scoring a 91st-minute goal to beat Real Madrid 2-1.
The goal was his 19th of the season and made him Mallorca's top scorer in a single campaign.
Muriqi's journey includes fleeing war in Kosovo and the loss of his father.
Under new coach Martín Demichelis, Mallorca aims to escape the relegation zone with his performance.

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Vedat Muriqi, Mallorca forward nicknamed "the Pirate," redeemed a missed Elche penalty by scoring a 91st-minute goal to beat Real Madrid 2-1.
The goal was his 19th of the season and made him Mallorca's top scorer in a single campaign.
Muriqi's journey includes fleeing war in Kosovo and the loss of his father.
Under new coach Martín Demichelis, Mallorca aims to escape the relegation zone with his performance.